Panel recommends abolition of Malnad and Bayaluseeme boards, overhaul of KKRDB functioning
Panel recommends release of 29,009 crore to KKRDB from 2026-27 to 2030-31
Watch: 16th Finance Commission report tabled | Union Budget 2026
The Centres decision to retain States share in the common pool of taxes at 41% for 202631 has sparked criticism from opposition leaders. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Sixteenth Finance Commission report in the Lok Sabha on February 1, 2026, setting the framework for tax devolution between the Centre and States. Several States, including Karnataka and Kerala, had sought a higher 50% share, citing rising fiscal responsibilities.
Elderly woman alleges theft of gold, diamonds from baggage during trip from Bengaluru to US
The womans checked-in baggage allegedly contained approximately 790 grams of gold jewellery, diamond ornaments worth about 8 lakh, medicines valued at 20,000, and USD 200 in cash.
Budget 2026: High-speed rail corridors announced in the budget have sparked debate, with Karnataka's minister and citizens questioning the limited benefits for their state. While some routes connect major southern cities, concerns are raised about the exclusion of other regions and the need for broader network coverage.
Heritage in peril: Damage to Bidars karez water system after unauthorised alteration raises alarm
The NaubadAliyabad karez, believed to have been built in the 15th century by the Bahmani Sultanate, is an ancient underground water-harvesting system. Conservationists point out that the system holds strong potential for nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site if conserved scientifically.
Karnataka Governor Reserves Hate Speech Bill For Presidential Assent
Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has reserved the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 for the consideration and assent of the President, citing significant constitutional, legal and procedural concerns.
Union Budget 2026: No benefit for Karnataka, says Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar
Union Budget Brings No Benefit to Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticized the recent union budget, claiming it provides no benefits to the state despite ongoing observations.
Fear of free-roaming elephants keeps children away from this anganwadi in Sringeri taluk
An Anganwadi centre at Bhalekadi in Sringeri taluk has a teacher and a worker, but only one child attending it
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Reserved For President After Governor Flags 'Vagueness, Overbreadth'
While acknowledging the harm caused by hate speech, the Governor cautioned against restricting fundamental freedoms in the process.
Bengaluru woman murdered, domestic help found dead at home in Mico Layout
Though the incident occurred around midnight, the matter came to light at around 4.30 a.m. when the victims husband, who had returned from Dubai on February 1, reached the house to find her dead.
Centre to Develop Mountain Trails in APs Araku Valley, J&K
Turtle trails along key nesting sites in the coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala; and Bird watching trails along the Pulikat lake in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will also be developed
Pregnancy, Caste & A Drishyam-Style Cover-Up: Honour Killing Angle In Karnataka Triple Murders?
Police sources say the accused allegedly murdered his parents and sister who was pregnant out of wedlock
Three birdwatching trails along the Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border will be developed
Ktaka gets 1.1Lcr investments in 11 mths, hits 50% strike rate
39 govt MBBS NRI seats go for Rs 25L to non-NRI students in Ktaka
State govt forms 6-member SIT to probe Confident Group head CJ Roys death
Domestic help rapes elderly Bengaluru woman, kills her, then dies by suicide
A 65-year-old woman was found raped and murdered in her Bengaluru home, with the suspect, her domestic help, subsequently found dead by suicide in the same room. The crime was discovered by the woman's husband upon his return from Dubai. Police are investigating the incident.
Karnataka government faces scrutiny following the suicide of Confident Group chairman CJ Roy. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the circumstances, with questions arising about allegations against income tax officials. An autopsy confirmed Roy died from a gunshot wound to the chest, with a 6.35mm bullet found lodged in his body.
About 60% of the backward taluks are concentrated in north Karnataka: Panel report
The most backward taluks are concentrated in Kalaburagi division, followed by Belagavi division
4 from Assam found dead in Karnataka room - Times of India
4 from Assam found dead in Karnataka room Times of India
Karnataka High Court upholds APMCs acquisition of 281 acres on Bengaluru's Magadi Road Deccan Herald
Who will investigate whom? Confident Group chairman CJ Roys death tests Karnataka govt's restraint
The death of Confident Group chief CJ Roy has placed the Karnataka government in a difficult position regarding the investigation. While a Special Investigation Team has been formed, questions linger about whether income tax officials should face action based on allegations made by Roy's brother.
Police sub-inspector caught taking Rs 40,000 bribe in Karnataka
No confrontation with tax officials before CJ Roys death, say Bengaluru police
CJ Roy death: Police will focus on suicide angle for now, says home minister
BDA layout residents set to join Greater Bengaluru Authoritys democratic fold
Does paper money have a future? Former Reserve Bank Subbarao chief weighs in
Is zero-waste living possible in Bengaluru? Experts say low-waste is real goal
Toxic fumes? 4 Assam workers dead in Bengaluru; stove smoke filled sealed room
Four young security guards from Assam's Mising community were found dead in their Bengaluru room, suspected to be from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a stove. The incident occurred overnight after they closed their room while cooking. The Assam government is coordinating with Karnataka authorities to expedite the return of the bodies.
From cosmetics to pollution to gut health, experts warn of rising dry eye cases at Bengaluru event
Bengalurus by-2-coffee tradition with crispy dose fascinates global culinary students Times of India
Interactive session with students on digital scams in Bengaluru
E-Swathu 2.0 snags slow property certificates, only 18% cases approved in Karnataka
Bengaluru Air Quality Index (AQI) Today: Real-Time Bengaluru Air Pollution, AQI in Bengaluru India Today
Mysuru Preservation: Can Mysuru Retain Its Cultural Soul? - Deccan Herald
Mysuru Preservation: Can Mysuru Retain Its Cultural Soul? Deccan Herald
Contest on oral health awareness in Bengaluru
Bangalore Development Authoritys corner site woes: Buyers complain of 2-fold tax
11-year-old electrocuted while switching on water filter at school
Fake Aadhaar scam: Cops solve over 90% of land-grab cases of 20222024 in Vpura dist
Police arrest accident case fugitive after 32 years
Min convenes meeting to address irregularities and devpt needs at BRIMS
Belagavis 70km-long ring road project in limbo
Yellammana Gudda gears up for Bharata Hunnime festival from today
Freedom of expression in India isnt the same as other countries: Hanumankind
Rapper Hanumankind speaks about identity, hip-hop & staying true to the process
CCL 2026 LIVE Score Semi-final 2: Karnataka Bulldozers Vs Chennai Kings- Second Team To Reach Final Is... Filmibeat
Liquor worth Rs 25L illegaly transported from Goa seized
Jayamala elected president of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce
Amid confusion, city water company proposal put on hold at HDMC meet; special GBM on Feb 10
Discussion on stray dogs takes a comic turn
Overstaffed but under-enrolled: Questions linger over Urdu Govt High School in Kushtagi
Over 54,000 RTI applications pending in Ktaka; KIC warns officials of strict action
Triple murder: Police exhume three bodies from house in Kottur
Zero MoU at Davos, but Karnataka ministerreturns with big investment hopes
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka needs something special on the final day to avoid early exit
The visitors secure a slender first-innings lead; Punjab reaches 119 for three in its second essay, with skipper Uday Saharan unbeaten on 63
Karnataka: Textbook printing not started yet, supply likely to be delayed for 2027-28 academic year
CS-AITHON 2026 National Hackathon held at Central University of Karnataka
Davos meet: Had fruitful meetings with Tata Sons, 46 other firms, says M.B. Patil
The delegation consciously decided not to sign MoUs at Davos because the government wants global investors to personally visit Karnataka and see States potential: Minister
Sulibele Police have filed an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) and a probe is underway to see whether there was negligence on the part of the employer or contractor in providing unsafe accommodation to the workers
Karnataka rolls out AI-driven surveillance to strengthen prison security
Karnataka HM Directs Police to Probe Circumstances Behind Realtors suicide
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday, January 31, said the police have been directed to conduct an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the suicide of Confident Group chairperson CJ Roy, who allegedly shot himself dead at his office here when I-T officials were present in connection with earlier searches. Speaking to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
6, Including Schoolchildren, Injured In Suspicious Explosion In Karnataka
At least six people, including school-going children, sustained serious injuries after a suspected explosive object detonated on a roadside stretch near Karnataka's Molgi Marayya Temple in Molkera village on Friday.
Migrant workers' death: Himanta to raise matter with Karnataka CM
Four migrant labourers from Assam were found dead at their rented accommodation in Sulibele area in Hoskote taluk in a suspected case of suffocation, police said
Coffee Production To Be Satisfactory This Season In Karnataka
Karnataka Growers Federation Secretary Surendra told Deccan Chronicle on Friday The State accounts for 70 percent of coffee production and this season, coffee production would meet the expected target of the Coffee Board of India
Bengaluru Police form SIT to probe Confident Group owner CJ Roys death
A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the death of Confident Group owner CJ Roy. Roy allegedly shot himself at his office while Income Tax officials were present. Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara directed the police to investigate the matter. Roy, a real estate tycoon, was reportedly cooperating with authorities after returning from abroad.
Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra Secure Huge Win Over Chandigarh, Bengal Beat Haryana
Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Saurashtra defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 56 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B league match at the Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, on Saturday. With this win, Saurashtra pocketed seven points and strengthened their position in the group standings. Resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 31 for no loss on day three, Chandigarh were bowled out for 261 in 64 overs. Pace-bowling all-rounder Rajangad Bawa top-scored with 55, while Shivam Bhambri (48) and Vaibhav Narang (47) chipped in with useful contributions. For Saurashtra, Chirag Jani was the most successful bowler, returning figures of 4-78 in 13 overs. Dharmendrasinh Jadeja also picked four wickets while conceding 53 runs in 12 overs. Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya chipped in with a wicket apiece. Earlier, Saurashtra had taken a commanding lead in the first innings, which proved to be decisive. Wicketkeeper-batter Harvik Desai, who played a crucial role in the teams dominance by hitting a dominating double century, was adjudged Player of the Match. The victory has lifted Saurashtra to the top of Group B temporarily with 7 points, though they may slip to second once the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh game concludes in Indore. Karnataka, meanwhile, still have a chance to overtake them if they secure an outright win against Punjab, though fog interruption in Mohali has complicated the matter. In a Group C fixture at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli, Bengal registered a comprehensive 188-run win over Haryana to qualify for the quarterfinals as an unbeaten side and table toppers. The victory has lifted Saurashtra to the top of Group B temporarily with 7 points, though they may slip to second once the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh game concludes in Indore. Karnataka, meanwhile, still have a chance to overtake them if they secure an outright win against Punjab, though fog interruption in Mohali has complicated the matter. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The defeat also marked Haryanas third straight home loss, leaving them vulnerable in second place. Uttarakhand, currently at third spot, are in command against Assam at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun and could displace Haryana depending on the final result. Article Source: IANS
Four Held At Clandestine Drug Manufacturing Unit In Mysuru
The search on the clandestine unit was conducted after NCB sleuths, a couple of days back, intercepted a SUV with a Karnataka registration at Palsana in Surat district of Gujarat and a detailed search on the SUV led to recovery of about 35 kg of Mephedrone (MD)
Another Karnataka cop caught accepting bribe, second in a day
Karnataka Lokayukta officials arrested two police officers in separate bribery cases, catching a Tumakuru PSI and a Bengaluru inspector red-handed while accepting bribes. Both have been booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act
4 daily wage labourers found dead inside shed in Karnataka's Hoskote
Tragedy struck in Sulibele, Karnataka, as four daily wage labourers from Assam were discovered dead in a warehouse shed. Colleagues found the men motionless, prompting a police investigation. Authorities are exploring the possibility of suffocation from a gas leak as the potential cause, though the exact circumstances remain under scrutiny.
Children among six injured as suspicious material explodes in Karnataka's Bidar
According to police, the incident occurred on the road leading to Molige Marayya temple in Molkhera village of Homnabad taluk
Realtor 'suicide': Karnataka HM directs police to investigate circumstances that led to incident
Bengaluru Home Minister G Parameshwara has ordered a police inquiry into the death of Confident Group chairperson C J Roy. Roy allegedly shot himself in his office while Income Tax officials were present. The IT department had conducted searches earlier. Roy's family links his death to the IT action. Police will investigate the circumstances of the suicide.
BJP Accuses Karnataka Govt Of Selling Medical Seats For Rs 25 Lakh Amid Alleged Fund Crunch
The primary point of contention involves the alleged sale of MBBS seats in government medical colleges for Rs 25 lakh each under a newly introduced Management Quota nomenclature
Six Injured In Apparent Blast In Humnabad Of Karnataka, Cause To Be confirmed
District In-charge Minister Eshwar B Khandre ordered police to investigate blast on Molgi Marayya Temple Road.
Suspicious material explodes in Karnataka's Bidar: 6, including 4 children, injured
Six individuals, including four children, were injured in Bidar district on Saturday following an explosion of an unidentified substance. While the children are reported to be in stable condition, two adults sustained serious injuries and are hospitalized.
India's Oct-Jan sugar output up 18.35 pc to 19.50 mn tonne : ISMA
India's sugar production has seen a significant jump of 18.35 percent. As of January 31 of the 2025-26 season, output reached 19.50 million tonnes. This increase is driven by higher production in key states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. More sugar mills are operational this season. ISMA projects a substantial overall rise in sugar production for the entire season.
CJ Roy suicide: Karnataka Congress alleges I-T harassment; govt orders probe - The Federal
CJ Roy suicide: Karnataka Congress alleges I-T harassment; govt orders probe The Federal
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge alleged the death of Confident Group chairman CJ Roy was due to pure harassment by the Income Tax Department. Roy allegedly died by suicide after his company was raided in December and faced a chargesheet deadline. Kharge accused the Centre of misusing agencies against those not aligned with the government.
C.J. Roy death: Full coverage of Confident Group chairpersons death during I-T raids
A compilation of The Hindus coverage on the death of Confident Group chairperson, who allegedly shot himself to death on January 30, 2026, even as I-T search operations were ongoing at his Bengaluru office premises
Confident Group chairman CJ Roy died from a gunshot wound at his Bengaluru office Friday, amid ongoing Income Tax searches. Officials stated Roy was not restricted during the three-day IT operation. His family, arriving from Dubai, blames the Kerala-based IT team for his death. Roy's early career success was highlighted.
Karnataka To Order High-Level Probe Into CJ Roys Death After DK Shivakumar Hints At Harassment
Highlighting a pattern of pressure on the business community, the deputy CM said such harassment is unacceptable and noted that the public is well aware of similar tragic instances
The Union government should make regulatory changes and include coffee, tea, and rubber under PMFBY, wherein 80% to 90% of premiums are paid by governments, say planters
Modern-day banquets come alive at Gladia
Bengaluru Inspector Nabbed by Lokayukta While Accepting 4 Lakh Bribe
Bengaluru, 29 Jan : In a swift anti-corruption operation, officials of the Karnataka Lokayukta on The post Bengaluru Inspector Nabbed by Lokayukta While Accepting 4 Lakh Bribe appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
From humble beginnings managing his mother's real estate accounts, CJ Roy rose to become a prominent developer and philanthropist. His foresight in investing in Bengaluru's periphery, particularly Sarjapur, and his ventures into entertainment and sports sponsorships cemented his legacy. Roy's journey exemplifies strategic vision and impactful community engagement.
Palestinian films await clearance at BIFFes but Karnataka government yet to take a stand The South First
Real estate tycoon CJ Roy has died. His family blames income tax officials from Kerala for his death. Roy, owner of Confident Group, was under investigation. He had a large social media following. His last post was for Republic Day. The family is expected to arrive in Bengaluru soon. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.
From Samskara to Kaatera: Caste resistance & representation in Kannada cinema | Decode Karnataka
Kannada cinema has often spoken about class divide and social reform, but when it comes to caste, the lens turns cautious.
Once Worked At A Toll Plaza For 250/Day; Today, He Runs A Bangalore-based 7 Crore Annual Revenue Parking Infrastructure & Mobility Startup Startup Pedia
Video of Bengaluru cop caught red-handed taking Rs 4 lakh bribe goes viral
A police inspector, Govindaraju, was caught accepting a Rs 4 lakh bribe in Bengaluru. A video surfaced showing him resisting arrest by Lokayukta officials. He allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh to help a complainant in a cheating case, having already received Rs 1 lakh prior.
